3D printing integrated orthodontic retainer
By designing a 3D-printed integrated vibration retainer, the stability of the retainer is improved by using a clamping plate and spring structure, which solves the problem of the retainer easily falling off and achieves the effect of stable wearing and convenient use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520395674.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing retainers are prone to falling off when gently pushed by the tongue, resulting in reduced wearing stability.
The 3D-printed integrated deformity retainer includes a brace, a fixing block, a receiving groove, a fixing rod, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The stability is improved by the rotation and contact of the clamping plates, and the spring facilitates the removal and wearing of the brace.
It improves the stability of the retainer, prevents it from falling off, and makes it easier to remove and put on braces, reducing damage to teeth and microbial growth.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of dental correction tools, in particular to a 3D printed integrated vibration and malpositioning retainer. BACKGROUND
[0002] The retainer is a measure taken to consolidate the effect of dental malpositioning correction after completion, to keep the teeth in the ideal aesthetic and functional position, and is called a retainer. After the teeth are corrected and the correction device is removed, the teeth are not stable in the new position and often need to wear a retainer to keep the teeth in the new position on the alveolar bone, waiting for the remodeling of the alveolar bone,
[0003] The existing retainer is directly sleeved on the teeth during use, and is easy to fall off under the light top of the tongue, thereby reducing the wearing stability. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a 3D printed integrated vibration and malpositioning retainer.
[0005] The 3D printed integrated vibration and malpositioning retainer provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] The 3D printed integrated vibration and malpositioning retainer comprises a mouthpiece corresponding to the teeth and a fixing block for improving the stability of the mouthpiece, the mouthpiece is provided with an anti-loosening assembly, the anti-loosening assembly comprises a plurality of accommodating grooves formed in the inner wall of the mouthpiece, a fixing rod is fixedly connected in each of the accommodating grooves, a first clamping plate is sleeved on each of the fixing rods, one end of the first clamping plate away from the fixing rod extends out of the accommodating groove, a second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first clamping plate close to the fixing rod, and the second clamping plate is located in the accommodating groove.
[0007] By adopting the above technical scheme, during use, the mouthpiece is sleeved on the teeth, in the sleeving process, the first clamping plate extending outside the accommodating groove is in contact with the teeth, so that the first clamping plate rotates on the fixing rod and moves into the accommodating groove, and at the same time, the rotation of the first clamping plate drives the second clamping plate to move, so that one end of the second clamping plate moves out of the accommodating groove, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are simultaneously in abutment with the teeth, the stability of the mouthpiece is improved, and the problem of easy falling off of the mouthpiece and reduction of the wearing stability is avoided as much as possible.
[0008] Preferably, one end of the first clamping plate away from the fixing rod is fixedly connected with a spring, and one end of the spring away from the first clamping plate is fixedly connected with the side wall of the accommodating groove.
[0009] By adopting the technical scheme, after the dental brace is taken off, the first clamping plate can be pushed by the spring, the first clamping plate is pushed out of the containing groove, the second clamping plate is moved into the containing groove, and the dental brace is conveniently worn.
[0010] Preferably, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are fixedly connected with flexible rubber blocks at opposite ends.
[0011] By adopting the technical scheme, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate can be prevented from directly abutting against the teeth, and the teeth are prevented from being damaged.
[0012] Preferably, the side wall of the dental brace is provided with a plurality of air holes.
[0013] By adopting the technical scheme, the air holes can facilitate the circulation of air inside and outside the dental brace, reduce the breeding of microorganisms between the teeth, and improve the health of the teeth.
[0014] Preferably, the dental brace comprises a flexible inner layer and a hard outer layer.
[0015] By adopting the technical scheme, the flexible inner layer can improve the protection effect on the teeth and prevent the teeth from being damaged, and the hard outer layer can achieve the effects of grinding and chewing and prevent the dental brace from being damaged.
[0016] Preferably, the flexible inner layer is made of silica gel material.
[0017] Preferably, the hard outer layer is made of stainless steel material.
[0018] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0019] 1. The present application is provided by cooperation between the containing groove, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate and the like. When in use, the dental brace is sleeved on the teeth, the first clamping plate extending outside the containing groove is in contact with the teeth, the first clamping plate is rotated on the fixed rod and moves into the containing groove, and the second clamping plate is moved when the first clamping plate is rotated, one end of the second clamping plate is moved out of the containing groove, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are in contact with the teeth at the same time, the stability of the dental brace is improved, and the problem that the dental brace is easily dropped and the stability of wearing is reduced is avoided as much as possible.
[0020] 2. By the setting of the spring, after the dental brace is taken off, the first clamping plate can be pushed by the spring, the first clamping plate is pushed out of the containing groove, the second clamping plate is moved into the containing groove, and the dental brace is conveniently worn next time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 The overall structure schematic view of the 3D printing integrated vibration and distortion retainer of the present application is shown in Embodiment 3D.
[0022] Figure 2 Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the anti-loosening assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0023] Figure 3 Fig. 2 is a schematic view of the enlarged structure of area A according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2
[0024] Figure 4 Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the enlarged structure of area B according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 1
[0025] Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the anti-loosening assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present application; DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Figures 1-4 It is apparent that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.
[0027] The present application discloses a 3D printing integrated vibration and malocclusion retainer.
[0028] With reference to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the 3D printing integrated vibration and malocclusion retainer comprises a dental cover 1 corresponding to teeth and a fixing block 2 for improving the stability of the dental cover 1, the fixing block 2 and the dental cover 1 are integrally formed by 3D printing, the dental cover 1 comprises a plurality of sequentially connected profiled tooth parts, a notch corresponding to the teeth is formed at the top end of the profiled tooth part for sleeving the dental cover 1 on the teeth, the dental cover 1 is provided with an anti-loosening assembly for preventing the dental cover 1 from loosening and falling off, the anti-loosening assembly comprises a containing groove 3, a fixing rod 4, a first clamping plate 5 and a second clamping plate 6.
[0029] The containing groove 3 is provided with a plurality of containing grooves 3 and is formed in the inner side wall of the dental cover 1, the fixing rod 4 is provided with a plurality of fixing rods 4 and is fixedly connected in the containing groove 3, the first clamping plate 5 is provided with a plurality of first clamping plates 5 and is sleeved on the fixing rod 4 and is formed in rotational connection, the end of the first clamping plate 5 away from the fixing rod 4 extends out of the containing groove 3, the second clamping plate 6 is provided with a plurality of second clamping plates 6 and is fixedly connected to the side wall of the end of the first clamping plate 5 close to the fixing rod 4, and the second clamping plate 6 is located in the containing groove 3.
[0030] In use, the mouth guard 1 is sleeved on the teeth, the first clamping plate 5 extending outside the accommodating groove 3 is in contact with the teeth, the first clamping plate 5 is rotated on the fixed rod 4 and moves towards the accommodating groove 3, and when the first clamping plate 5 rotates, the second clamping plate 6 is moved to move one end of the second clamping plate 6 out of the accommodating groove 3, the first clamping plate 5 and the second clamping plate 6 are in abutment with the teeth at the same time, the first clamping plate 5 and the second clamping plate 6 are prevented from shaking, the mouth guard 1 is fixed on the teeth, the stability of wearing the mouth guard 1 is improved, and the problem that the mouth guard 1 is easily dropped and the stability of wearing is reduced is avoided as much as possible.
[0031] With reference to Figure 2 , the first clamping plate 5 is fixedly connected with the spring 7 on the side wall away from the fixed rod 4, and one end of the spring 7 away from the first clamping plate 5 is fixedly connected with the side wall of the accommodating groove 3. After the mouth guard 1 is removed, the first clamping plate 5 can be pushed out of the accommodating groove 3 by the spring 7, so that the second clamping plate 6 moves into the accommodating groove 3, and the next time the mouth guard 1 is worn.
[0032] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the first clamping plate 5 and the second clamping plate 6 are fixedly connected with the flexible rubber block 8 on the ends away from each other, and the flexible rubber block 8 can prevent the first clamping plate 5 and the second clamping plate 6 from directly abutting against the teeth and causing damage to the teeth.
[0033] With reference to Figure 2 , the side wall of the mouth guard 1 is provided with a plurality of air holes 9, and the air holes 9 can facilitate the air circulation inside and outside the mouth guard 1, reduce the breeding of microorganisms between the teeth, and improve the health of the teeth.
[0034] With reference to Figure 4 , the mouth guard 1 comprises a flexible inner layer 10 and a hard outer layer 11, the flexible inner layer 10 is made of silica gel material, and the hard outer layer 11 is made of stainless steel material. The flexible inner layer 10 can improve the protection effect on the teeth and prevent tooth damage, and the hard outer layer 11 can realize the grinding and chewing effect and prevent the mouth guard 1 from being damaged.
[0035] The implementation principle of the 3D printing integrated vibration retention holder of the embodiment 3 is as follows: when in use, the mouthpiece 1 is sleeved on the teeth, the first clamping plate 5 extending outside the accommodating groove 3 is in contact with the teeth, the first clamping plate 5 is rotated on the fixing rod 4 and moves towards the accommodating groove 3, and when the first clamping plate 5 rotates, the second clamping plate 6 is moved to make one end of the second clamping plate 6 move out of the accommodating groove 3, the first clamping plate 5 and the second clamping plate 6 are abutted with the teeth at the same time, the first clamping plate 5 and the second clamping plate 6 are prevented from shaking, the mouthpiece 1 is fixed on the teeth, the stability of wearing the mouthpiece 1 is improved, and the problem that the mouthpiece 1 is easily dropped and the stability of wearing is reduced is avoided as much as possible. Meanwhile, after the mouthpiece 1 is taken off, the first clamping plate 5 can be pushed by the spring 7, the first clamping plate 5 is pushed out of the accommodating groove 3, the second clamping plate 6 is moved into the accommodating groove 3, and the mouthpiece 1 is conveniently worn next time.
[0036] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application, so that: equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A 3D-printed integrated vibration and deformity retainer, comprising a dental crown (1) corresponding to the teeth and a fixing block (2) for improving the stability of the dental crown (1), wherein the dental crown (1) is provided with an anti-loosening component, characterized in that: The anti-loosening component includes multiple receiving grooves (3) formed on the inner sidewall of the dental brace (1). Each receiving groove (3) is fixedly connected to a fixing rod (4). Each fixing rod (4) is fitted with a first retaining plate (5). The end of the first retaining plate (5) away from the fixing rod (4) extends out of the receiving groove (3). The sidewall of the first retaining plate (5) near the fixing rod (4) is fixedly connected to a second retaining plate (6). The second retaining plate (6) is located in the receiving groove (3).
2. The 3D-printed integrated vibration distortion retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (7) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first card plate (5) away from the fixed rod (4), and the end of the spring (7) away from the first card plate (5) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the receiving groove (3).
3. The 3D-printed integrated vibration distortion retainer according to claim 2, characterized in that: Flexible rubber blocks (8) are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the first card plate (5) and the second card plate (6).
4. The 3D-printed integrated vibration distortion retainer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The brace (1) has multiple ventilation holes (9) on its side wall.
5. The 3D-printed integrated vibration distortion retainer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The braces (1) include a flexible inner layer (10) and a rigid outer layer (11).
6. The 3D-printed integrated vibration distortion retainer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flexible inner layer (10) is made of silicone material.
7. The 3D-printed integrated vibration distortion retainer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hard outer layer (11) is made of stainless steel.